Absentee Voting

I want to vote absentee
Under Wisconsin law, voters do not need a reason or excuse, such as being out of town on Election Day, to vote absentee. Any voter who prefers to vote by absentee ballot may request one. You have several options for requesting an absentee ballot and casting your vote.

Request an Absentee Ballot by Mail

If you are a registered Wisconsin voter, you can download the Application For Absentee Ballot (EL-122). Just complete the form and mail it or email to lkalata@village.cottage-grove.wi.us. Your application must be received by the clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Thursday before the election in order for an absentee ballot to be SENT to you. You will also need to provide a copy of your acceptable photo ID with your request. If you have not previously provided a copy of photo ID, photo ID must accompany your first application by mail. More information about photo ID can be found at www.bringit.wi.gov.

You can also request an absentee ballot by going to https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us if you are already registered to vote. You will need to provide photo ID, if you have not already done so.

Voters who are indefinitely confined, meaning they have a difficult time getting to the polls due to age, illness, infirmity, or disability, may request that a ballot be automatically sent to them for each election. Indefinitely confined voters do not need to provide a photo ID with their absentee ballot request. If you or someone you know are Indefinitely confined, you will make this designation in box 6 of the Application for Absentee Ballot (EL-121)

Options and Deadlines for Returning Your Absentee Ballot

U.S. Postal Service: Starting in November 2016, your completed absentee ballot must be returned to your municipal clerk no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day. This is a change from previous elections. The U.S Postal Service recommends absentee ballots be mailed one week before Election Day to arrive in time.

Other Delivery (FedEx, hand-delivery, etc.): Your completed absentee ballot must be delivered to the municipal clerk no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day.